Emily Yahr--noting that the Golden Globes have seen steady ratings increases in recent years and that the Emmy awards hit a 10-year high in viewership in 2013--asked, "Is social media the reason that awards shows have been spiking in the ratings?

In addition to the +42% viewership gain for the World Series on FOX, viewership for the Division Series on TBS was up +11% over last year and viewership for the League Championship Series on FOX and TBS increased +14% over 2008.

The Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) is seeking stricter standards for the placement of alcohol ads, saying the ads should not appear in media with more than 15% underage readership or viewership, down from the current 30% standard, Ad Agereports.

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